5.0 magnitude earthquake reported close to Port-Olry, Vanuatu on Oct. 24

Published Nov 11, 2026

EAST SANTO, Sanma Province — A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled near Port-Olry on Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor struck the area at 03:05 UTC (14:05 local time). It occurred at a depth of 10 km with the epicenter roughly 194 km northwest of Port-Olry.

Did you feel it?

If you experienced the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Seven tremors of magnitude 5.5 or greater have been detected in the region over the last week. The strongest, a 7.2 magnitude quake, hit close to Sola prior to this quake.

The five largest nearby quakes in the last week:

• 7.2, west of Sola on Oct. 24
• 6.8, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.3, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 20
• 6.1, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 24
• 6.0, northwest of Port-Olry on Oct. 19

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey